The iconic 1960s Archway Tower in the heart of Islington
has been transformed into luxury residential apartments,
supported by Warmafloor’s Acoustic Floor Systems and INTELIQ
smart control systems.

Originally an office block, the 17-storey building - renamed
Vantage Point Archway Tower - has been converted by property
developer, Essential Living, into 118 deluxe apartments,
complete with a roof terrace, winter garden and club room.

A key challenge for Essential Living and GRID Architects -
the firm charged with designing the renovation - was to make the
most of the limited space within the tower. At the same time,
the organisations needed to find a way to minimise noise
transfer between apartments, to provide a comfortable living
environment for residents.

To meet the challenge, Essential Living and GRID Architects
selected energy-efficient, space-saving and sound insulating UFH
systems from Warmafloor.

For the apartments, Warmafloor’s Acoustic Batten Floor system
was used. Featuring floor battens - strips of squared timber -
fitted onto cradles with an acoustic layer, the system delivers
high standard sound insulation in compliance with ‘Sound
Transmission in the Building Regulations’ Part E. The system
allows the UFH pipework, insulation and battens to be installed
quickly and efficiently in cycles, which enabled contractors to
fit floors for as many as eight apartments per week. Moreover,
the battens used in the flooring have Programme for the
Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and Forest
Stewardship Council seals of approval, showing that the timber
can be tracked directly to sustainable sources.

In addition to its acoustic flooring, Warmafloor’s INTELIQ
smart control systems technology was fitted to enable residents
to control the heating in their homes. Capable of interfacing
with multiple energy sources, from heat pumps and solar panels,
to energy exchangers and underfloor heating, INTELIQ optimises
both heat generation and demand to maximise energy efficiency
and minimise running costs.

The renovation of Vantage Point Archway Tower is now
complete, and the apartments are available for sale and rent.
Not only has the building been transformed into a paragon of
luxury city living, thanks in part to the energy-efficient
heating systems and sustainably sourced timber flooring, it is a
strong example of environmentally conscious construction. As a
result, it is on track to achieve a BREEAM ‘Very Good’
sustainability rating.

Commenting on the results of the renovation, Toby Conroy,
Senior Programme Manager at Essential Living Management,
explained: "Warmafloor was able to meet the various challenges
this project presented, offering a solutions-driven approach to
the building’s heating and flooring requirements, and also
meeting the tight installation deadline."

Jon Moran, Technical Manager at Warmafloor, added: "Vantage
Point Archway Tower is a fantastic example of how an effective
UFH system and acoustic flooring can help convert an ageing
office building into beautiful homes that are not only spacious,
warm and comfortable, but energy-efficient and sustainable too."